½ c. butter
1 T. shortening
2 c. flour
¼ t. salt
3 small egg yolks
½ c. sour cream
½ c. your favorite jam/jelly
2 T. milk
Confectioners sugar for sprinkling
In a large bowl, combine the butter, shortening,
flour and salt. Cut with a pastry
blender or work with your fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of
cornmeal. Drop in 2 egg yolks , add
sour cream, mix thoroughly. Wrap and
refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to
400 degrees. On a lightly floured
board, roll out the dough until 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3 inch rounds.
Place about ½ jam off center on each round. Fold the dough, completely covering the jam, and press the edges
to seal. Place 2-3 inches apart on
baking sheets. Beat together the
remaining egg yolk and the milk, brush this glaze onto the crescents. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Remove from sheets while warm and cool on
racks. Sprinkle with confectioners
sugar.